Category Archives: North Carolina

Outer Banks: I Got Your Crabs, North Carolina

Posted on September 10, 2017 by julieovaltrades

The Outer Banks is known for its fresh crabs, they’re a must when dining out in the region. I couldn’t have been happier with my choice of the family owned I Got Your Crabs [3809 N Croatan Hwy Kitty Hawk, … Continue reading →

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Outer Banks: Jockey Ridge State Park, North Carolina

Posted on September 9, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Did you know the tallest natural sand dunes on the East Coast are located right in Nags Head, Outer Banks at Jockey Ridge State Park [300 W. Carolista Drive Nags Head, NC 27959]? The dunes were formed by strong water … Continue reading →

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Outer Banks: Wright Brothers National Memorial, North Carolina

Posted on September 8, 2017 by julieovaltrades

As a travel enthusiast, I couldn’t be more thankful for the invention of flight. History buffs know that the first successful flight occurred at Kitty Hawk, a town in the Outer Banks, by the Wright brothers in 1903. Visiting the … Continue reading →

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Alligator River National Wildlife, North Carolina

Posted on September 7, 2017 by julieovaltrades

If you’re road tripping to the Outer Banks, or want to take a day trip while visiting, there are many National Wildlife Refuges and a National Forest close by with a range of outdoor recreational opportunities. Last stop before the … Continue reading →

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Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, North Carolina

Posted on September 6, 2017 by julieovaltrades

If you’re road tripping to the Outer Banks, or want to take a day trip while visiting, there are many National Wildlife Refuges and a National Forest close by with a range of outdoor recreational opportunities. Right on our route, … Continue reading →

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Croatan National Forest, North Carolina

Posted on September 5, 2017 by julieovaltrades

If you’re road tripping to the Outer Banks, or want to take a day trip while visiting, there are many National Wildlife Refuges and a National Forest close by with a range of outdoor recreational opportunities. Boardwalks through the marsh … Continue reading →

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The American Museum of the House Cat, North Carolina

Posted on September 4, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Do you believe in fate? I’m not very superstitious, but visiting the The American Museum of the House Cat [4704 Hwy 441 South Sylva, North Carolina, NC 28779] happened to be one of those kismet moments for me. I am … Continue reading →

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Oconaluftee Island Park, North Carolina

Posted on September 3, 2017 by julieovaltrades

It was a gorgeous sunny day, warm, and balmy – what could be better? I was on my way to hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but seeing people joyfully splashing in the Oconaluftee River I became a bit … Continue reading →

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Mingo Falls, North Carolina

Posted on September 2, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Families come and count the stairs it takes to get to majestic Mingo Falls [6523 Big Cove Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719]. It is a short and well maintained, very popular, just .8 RT out and back following the creek. It … Continue reading →

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Soco Falls, North Carolina

Posted on September 1, 2017 by julieovaltrades

This roadside waterfall feels like a hidden gem, while the path is short it a total adventure to get there. Soco Falls [US-19, Maggie Valley, NC 28751] comes up quick after the small sign, the road has a high speed … Continue reading →

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